Book Review: "The Midnight Library" By Matt Haig

 

“If you aim to be something you are not, you will always fail. Aim to be you. Aim to look and act and think like you. Aim to be the truest version of you. Embrace that you-ness. Endorse it. Love it. Work hard at it. And don't give a second thought when people mock it or ridicule it. Most gossip is envy in disguise.”

No truer words were spoken in this lovely new piece by Matt Haig that brings fantasy, reality, fiction into one impressive new novel-The Midnight Library.

I love reading Matt's work and this newest e-book version was no different.
He takes us on a journey through time literally and figuratively as you read with many important milestones along the way.

So often even as adults we focus upon our limitations, fear, inconsistencies rather than build ourselves up and stay in the positive lane while addressing our humanity, our existence, our peaceful transition during these most stressful times.

In other words, don't focus on the past, the lack of achievements, the failures but rather build upon them and focus on strengths, determination, and the will to achievable expectations.
The 'Book of Regrets' was once such topic that I adored within this novel because it is virtually relatable to each and every single one of us.

We accomplish so much yet are we truly and absolutely happy or are we going through the ever changing motions of life -tarnished, broken, depressed, withdrawn, and sulken?
When is being good enough- simply ENOUGH?

Writing is one such source of relief as reading takes us away to another place. We can writer and journal or even blog to escape reality and many of us do.

It's important to recognize that during these stressful times it's ok to take time to smell the roses. To stay true to self-to be authentic- to be YOU!

You can choose the way you which to go through life and you need not waste another day in worry.

All we need is love, support, guidance, and a million dollars but if the latter is absent than make up for it by giving back, volunteering, being in the here and now.

As Mrs. Elm notes," Never underestimate the big importance of small things."

Yes, Mrs. Elm you are correct- we must live so go and do it!

Don't give up , life is a blank page that we must fill.

The regret in the end is not what we did but rather what we've never attempted to try.
Reach for those stars and keep reaching because even if you fail -you win- in your attempt to try.

A great read that put me in one splendid mood.

Conquer the world and never look back!